OT Technician West Hospital

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Technician to join our small, friendly and busy department at West Cornwall Hospital, part of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. You will be working on the acute wards, assisting with the assessment and treatment of patients with a broad range of medical conditions.

• Assist in the development of Occupational Therapy Services by supporting Occupational Therapists in the assessment and treatment of patients and the day-to‑day running of the therapy environment.
• Accept patients referred by an Occupational Therapist and carry a caseload of own patients, treating them according to set treatment protocols, monitoring patient progression and making alterations (within protocols and scope of practice) to treatment programmes as required.
• Work unsupervised regularly, reporting back patient progress and informing the physiotherapist of any problems.
• For a defined and delegated group of patients, undertake the assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills, applying clinical reasoning and utilising a range of assessment and treatment skills and options to formulate treatment programmes.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people, employing approximately 6,700 staff and operating on a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions.

• Date posted: 07 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band: 4
• Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number:
• Job location:
  
  West Cornwall Hospital, Penzance, TR18 2PF

Please note:

To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right‑hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

• Good general education up to GCSE or equivalent.
• NVQ Level III or BTEC national diploma in an appropriate area or an equivalent relevant qualification such as a sports science or health‑related degree.

• Evidence of recent study, e.g. Anatomy and Physiology ITEC, Access to Occupational/Physiotherapy Therapy course, etc.

• Comprehensive experience of working in an acute healthcare setting.
• Experience of working with elderly or injured/disabled people.
• Experience of working as a Therapy or Nursing Assistant/rehab technician.
• Experience of managing a separate caseload.

• Experience as a Technical Instructor/Rehab Technician II working in health or a similar post; experience of working in the NHS.

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities.

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

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• Employer name:
  Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
• Address:
  West Cornwall Hospital, Penzance, TR18 2PF
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